Gila Rangers

Gila Rangers is one of the finest equipped SASS® (Single Action Shooting Society) affiliated cowboy action shooting clubs in New Mexico, located at Fowler City in the Gila National Forest near Silver City.

The club specializes in cowboy action shooting with a focus on authentic Old West-style competition. Gila Rangers conducts:

• •Monthly organized matches held on the second Saturday of each month
• •Six-stage match format competitions featuring realistic Old West scenarios
• •Permanent range access for club members to practice anytime
• •Weekend camping and shooting from April through November, with Friday-Sunday events

Gila Rangers operates nine permanent natural ranges complete with: - Building facades for realistic shooting scenarios - Multiple target and prop setups - Professional match organization and scoring

The range operates as a membership-based club. Registration for monthly matches opens at 9:30 AM with first shots downrange at 10:00 AM. Members enjoy year-round access to practice facilities, while the extended camping season runs May through November.

Situated in the scenic Gila National Forest, the club provides area lodging information and maintains detailed range directions for visitors. All participants must sign liability waivers at City Hall before entering through gates during scheduled activities.